Certican

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  • Contains / Salt: Everolimus (0.5 mg)
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    Certican Information

    Certican is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Kidney Cancer. Certican also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

    The optimal dosage of Certican is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

    The most common side effects of Certican are Weakness, Sinus inflammation, Infection. While these are the most often observed Certican side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Certican are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

    Furthermore, you should know that effect of Certican is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Certican has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Certican related warnings section.

    Certican is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Certican contraindications lists all such conditions.

    Additionally, Certican may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

    In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Certican is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



    Certican Benefits & Uses

    Certican is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Certican Dosage & How to Take

    This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

    Find the right dosage based on disease and age

    Age Group Dosage
    Adult(Female)
    • Disease: Breast Cancer
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Adult
    • Disease: Kidney Cancer
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Breast Cancer
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: Brain Tumour
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: Brain Tumour
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Infant (1 month to 2 years)
    • Disease: Brain Tumour
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: Above 1 years old can take


    Certican Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Certican is used -

    Mild

    Common

    Certican Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Certican safe for pregnant women?


      Certican has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Certican without medical advice.

      Severe
    • Is the use of Certican safe during breastfeeding?


      Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Certican. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

      Severe
    • What is the effect of Certican on the Kidneys?


      Certican may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Certican on the Liver?


      There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Certican. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Certican on the Heart?


      There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Certican. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

      Moderate


    Severe Interaction of Certican with Other Drugs

    Certican should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Severe

    Moderate



    Certican Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Certican unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Certican

    • Is this Certican habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Certican.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Certican does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Certican only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Certican is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

      No

    Certican Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Certican


      Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Certican and food will interact.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Certican


      Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

      Mild


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Afinitor(everolimus)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 882



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